The other night, while I was writing my reflections on Devotion, Grace wandered into my office. She asked for a pen and some paper and sat down on the floor by my chair. I didn’t know what she was doing until she asked me the name of a flower that was blue (I offered “hydrangea” – not, I realize now, the most poetic of words). When she was finished she looked at me, eyes luminous with pride, and announced she had written a poem. I admit I’m impressed.
Earlier this week, Whit and a babysitter took an outing on the subway to a local art supply shop. They spent the afternoon doing some painting. When I walked in the door he rushed at me, holding this canvas in his hand and excitedly announcing that he had painted it for me. I looked up at the babysitter in surprise, looking for her admission that she had helped. No, she said, he did it all by himself. I am simply blown away. This looks like Helen Frankenthaler to me, or like Georgia O’Keeffe – two of my very favorite artists. I think this one is destined for framing (a big statement for a woman who throws away about 90% of the avalanche of art that comes in the door).
I guess I am inadvertently running a little artists colony around here.
Talented little creatures. I’m not surprised because look at their mommy!
That’s some wicked good talent there!
Keep up the artist colony! It is very early O’Keeffe, and a bit of color field thrown it. It’s beautiful. Consider framing it and watch the joy that brings to Whit. And for you as well, as it becomes a more permanent part of your environment.
I’m blown away. The poem is beautiful and the art stunning! Good job mommy!
I love it, love it, love it. They are amazing children, and their artistic sensibilities may very well save the world.
Your kids have such talent!
(I think Hydrangeas are poetic, they were the base of my wedding bouquet ;))
I love that you love their artistic abilities… so many downplay it these days, so it seems.
I’m looking at a bouquet of hydrangeas and roses at the moment, and so appreciate you sharing the kid art which, along with cave art, is often the truest and the most transcendent.
As for framing, yes, we can’t help it sometimes, but I have thought a lot about cultivating creativity in kids, so for a couple of additional thoughts see ( http://tiny.cc/zmCOF )
Happy Valentine’s Day
Um…yeah. I don’t even know what to say! I know you can’t take all the credit, but I do think you should let the corners of your mouth go up in a grin, you’ve done something beautiful there, Mama! Your kids have the confidence and depth to do THAT? Yes, you go ahead and grin 🙂
Beautiful art from beautiful children from beautiful you. Isn’t creation amazing?
Wow! I am impressed.
Gorgeousness on all counts!
Your kids are sweet little creatures. Thoughtful and kind, to be sure, but with such creative energy.
My boys are all so literal and I often feel claustrophobic due to all the realism in my house. Ick! Send me a little Georgia to shake things up, would you?